Chivalrous Song Dynasty

I don't know how Di Lie heard that Bai Sheng only eats vegetarian dishes, so he specially arranged for the cook to cook a table of vegetarian dishes for Bai Sheng, which moved Bai Sheng even more.

Before the banquet started, Bai Sheng took a look at the environment of Di's hall, and his eyes fell on a middle hall hanging in the middle of the north wall. The middle hall is a cursive script, which seems to be a prose, and the sentences are mostly parallel. Four li six.

He was not familiar with cursive script, so he went directly to read the inscription. After reading it for a long time, he realized that the three characters were "Fan Zhongyan". And return".

I thought this wasn't "The Story of Yueyang Tower"? "Yueyang Tower" is an important content in the Chinese textbooks of later middle schools. He remembered that when he was in school, the teacher asked the students to recite it, and he could recite it.

When Di Lie saw him watching the central hall, he asked with a smile, "I wonder if Mr. Bai has studied Huang Tingjian's calligraphy? Or is he interested in Fan Wenzheng's writing?"

Bai Sheng's face was hot, and he quickly looked away and said: "I'm a little talented, so I can't talk about research. It's just admiration. This is the story of Yueyang Tower?"

However, Di Lie said solemnly: "That's right, it's the Yueyang Tower. It seems that Mr. Bai has really dabbled in Mr. Fan Wenzheng's article. May I ask Mr. Bai to talk about your experience?"

But Bai Sheng didn't know that his understanding of "Yueyang Tower" was ridiculous.He believes that "The Story of Yueyang Tower" that every middle school student must recite by heart, was not a must-read article for everyone in the late Northern Song Dynasty!

Not only is it not a must-read for everyone, but apart from the poets who visited Yueyang Tower in person, few people in Song Dynasty really knew the existence of this "Yueyang Tower".To put it more seriously, even if you know it, you can only pretend not to know it.

why?Because this "Yueyang Tower" is not harmonized by the emperor, it is not bad.

"What does it mean to worry about the world's worries first, and to enjoy the world's joys later"?Is it your turn, Fan Zhongyan, to worry first and then to be happy?You Fan Zhongyan put yourself before the world, where do you put the emperor?

Also, "Weisi people, who am I going to return." There is no one like-minded with you, Fan Zhongyan, in the entire Song Dynasty. The emperor and all civil and military officials are not as good as you, so you are the only one who is outstanding, right?

Chapter 263 The only confidant in my life

In fact, from the era of Song Renzong when Fan Zhongyan was alive to the era of Song Huizong when Bai Sheng crossed over, this "Yueyang Tower" was always in a critical position in the literary world of the Northern Song Dynasty.

Either no one mentioned this article, but anyone who puts this article on the table to talk about things must be criticizing Fan Zhongyan's "reactionary thinking".

Fan Zhongyan was demoted three times in his life. Although there were many external factors such as the struggle between the old and new parties and the failure of political reform, in the final analysis, the main reason was that his thought of worrying about the country and the people was hated and suppressed by the entire ruling class.

In this era, no matter from what point of view this article is discussed, no matter whether it is in the literary world of the Northern Song Dynasty or the scholar class, there will be no one to praise it, and of course it will not be elevated to the state where all the people must recite it.

Bai Sheng just had no chance to mention this article to Lao Cai. If he did, then Cai Jing’s criticism of this article would definitely surprise him, because Cai Jing is the representative of literati who grasps the pulse of the times, and Cai Jing’s thoughts represent Leading the mainstream of literati in the Northern Song Dynasty.

Contrary to almost all Confucian literati in this era, Di Lie is a special case who advocates "The Story of Yueyang Tower".

Because Fan Zhongyan was the first teacher of his grandfather Di Qing!As early as when Di Qing commanded the army to defeat Xixia, Fan Zhongyan happened to be Di Qing's superior leader and immediate boss.

It was Fan Zhongyan who told Di Qing that there would be no future if he only knew how to practice martial arts, and that he must practice writing while practicing martial arts.It is impossible to "create peace for all ages" with the courage of ordinary people. Only by understanding the principles of family governance and peace of the world, can one become a talent for peace and stability of the country.

Of course Di Lie knew the life history of his grandfather Di Qing.When Di Qing joined the army, he really only had the courage to kill the enemy, at best he was just a fierce soldier in the Song army.Martial arts are not too high.

And because his face was too handsome, the enemy on the battlefield would not feel afraid when facing him, so he came up with a way to kill the enemy with a ferocious bronze mask, which left a shadow in the enemy's heart.

Later, it was precisely because he obeyed Fan Zhongyan's warning and studied hard that he became a generation of Confucian generals, from officials to privy envoys, equivalent to senior officials and ministers of defense in later generations.

In addition, there is a secret unknown to outsiders that makes Di Qing and Di Qing's descendants worship Fan Zhongyan.

That is when Emperor Renzong of the Song Dynasty once summoned capable people from all over the world to watch "Hetu Luoshu" in the palace. At that time, Di Qing, as the God of War in the Song Dynasty, was able to join the ranks of capable people and strange people.

Although Di Qing had just learned essays at that time, he could not understand the content of "Hetu Luoshu" at all, and could only follow those great scholars who had read poetry and books so much, but he had a talent for rote memorization that surpassed ordinary people. Tadpole Wen remembers that it is almost inseparable.

No one knew that Di Qing wrote down these tadpole essays, and no one knew that Di Qing had succeeded in studying in the long years that followed, and finally realized Heluo magic before he passed away!

Therefore, it is inseparable from Fan Zhongyan's earnest teaching to Di Qing that Di Lie was able to practice the Heluo Divine Art handed down by Di Qing and was able to get a first glimpse of it.

It can even be said that without Fan Zhongyan, there would be no Di Qing's name to go down in history, let alone the supreme magical skills passed down from the Di family.

That's why Di Lie's father, Di Yong, found the now-deceased famous calligrapher Huang Tingjian to write this calligraphic Zhongtang, and that's why the Di Lie family's view of Fan Zhongyan is different from that of the world.

The Di family not only respected and admired Fan Zhongyan, but they also agreed with Fan Zhongyan's thoughts, and felt that only people like Fan Zhongyan who were officials and scholars were the right way in the world.

Of course, Bai Sheng didn't know the twists and turns in the past.He only thought that this "Yueyang Tower" was also a classic that everyone must learn in the Song Dynasty, lest he couldn't explain why it would affect Di Lie's regard for him.

So I praised "Yueyang Tower" from the perspective of a citizen of the later generations, omitting the words and sentences that need to describe the scenery of Dongting Lake, and only talking about Fan Wenzheng's literati style and lofty ambitions in the last paragraph.

"Don't be happy with things and don't be sad with yourself. If you live in a high temple, you will worry about your people; if you live far away in the rivers and lakes, you will worry about your ruler. You will worry about advancing and retreating, but when will you be happy?"

While reciting, he lavishly praised such things as "dedicated to death", "the spring silkworms will die when the silkworms die, and the wax torch will turn into ashes and tears will dry", and "high integrity, far-sightedness, and high-level vision"

Wait, wait, say that Fan Zhongyan died like a great revolutionist, statesman, and thinker in later generations, and Bai Sheng seemed to be giving a eulogy at a memorial service.

But Bai Sheng didn't expect that every word of his praise reached Di Lie's heart. Grandmaster Di was so excited when he heard it, he suddenly slapped the table in front of him, startled Bai Sheng, and quickly shut up, yes Not where did I say something wrong?

But seeing that Di Lie's eyes were full of tears, he stood up and saluted him deeply, saying: "Master Bai is really Di's only confidant in his life! Please allow Di to respect you!"

After all, he picked up a jar of fine wine and drank wildly.

Seeing this, Bai Sheng couldn't help feeling bitter, why did he still drink?The wine I drank early this morning has not yet woken up, how can I bear it?

But I don’t know that there is a saying in drinking, which is called "toujiu", which means that after drinking too much hangover, it is inevitable to be depressed the next day, but if you drink some wine to "too through", you will feel much more comfortable.

It's not that he has never heard of this saying, but every time he walks and stands after a hangover, he feels dizzy.

Today, I was paid such a respect by Master Di. Needless to say, it is the etiquette to pay the respect back, so I had to bite the bullet and pick up a jar of wine to return the respect. One jar for me, one jar for you, and the wine will be drunk again in full swing.

Speaking the truth after drinking, Di Lie and Bai Sheng talked to each other, and they were telling the truth.

Di Lie inherited Fan Zhongyan's thought of worrying about the country and the people. Seeing that the Song Dynasty was becoming increasingly corrupt, and the world was full of swords and soldiers, he knew that the national disaster was coming.

Although everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the country, he also wants to save the people from the fire and water, but because of the ancestral precepts, he can't let go, so he puts his hopes on Bai Sheng, hoping that Bai Sheng can do some practical things for the common people after being the champion of martial arts in high school. Be a hero for the country and the people.

Di Lie said that as long as Bai Sheng really does this, he is willing to provide Bai Sheng with all support and help, and do his best to provide people and money for him.

Bai Sheng became sober at first, but then he became even more drunk with more wine, and he slapped his chest and said, "Brother Di, just wait for my good news! As long as I Bai Sheng When the day is able to command the mighty soldiers, the barbarians should be subdued, and the country will be at peace."

Afterwards, the two discussed and exchanged ideas on Confucianism and Taoism. Bai Sheng was asking for advice on how to be a good person, and Di Lie said that being a person is nothing more than being "gentle, courteous, thrifty, benevolent, righteous, propriety, wisdom and trustworthy". As long as you do these things, what is a good person? ?

The topic was extended, and Di Lie sincerely expressed his understanding of Confucian culture, just like Fan Zhongyan advised Di Qing. In the end, he concluded that reading more books of ancient sages will help to broaden one's mind and improve the realm of martial arts. If you want to become the best master in the world, you can't do it without learning Confucian culture.

He Xuantong kept Di Lie's teachings in mind, and secretly decided to abandon Taoism and follow Confucianism after returning home. Maybe he could find a cure for his stubborn illness from Confucianism and Taoism.

Chapter 264

After a boozy drink, both guests and hostesses were drunk, the guests did not say they would leave, but the host insisted on staying, so Bai Sheng stayed in Wansheng Boxing Gym.

He really had nowhere to go, because he really didn't want to see Fang Jinzhi's arrogant face.

This stay lasted until the third day of the Lunar New Year, discussing Confucian culture with Di Lie from morning to night every day, and the more they chatted, the more speculative they became.Evening is the time for each to study martial arts diligently. His guest room is in a quiet courtyard, the environment is very quiet and no one disturbs him.

Ever since he woke up on the second day of the new year, he followed Di Lie's advice and asked He Xuantong to call Shi Qian over to teach him the opportunity. He arranged for Shi Qian to dig a tunnel near the Honglu Temple. He wanted to enter Xiao Feng's bedroom from the ground. To make things clear.

There is no feast that never ends. On the third day of the Lunar New Year, Bai Sheng bid farewell to Di Lie and returned to his new residence, because on this day he received news that Fang Jinzhi was arrested by Li Biyun and grounded in the Taishi Mansion.

What kind of words does a court prisoner stir up wind and rain in the capital?In case Bai Sheng is implicated, wouldn't the Grand Master be implicated as well?Even if Li Biyun advocated that Fang Jinzhi marry Bai Sheng, he couldn't let it go like this.

Fang Jinzhi is under supervision, so he can go home.